摘要 |
<p>Apparatus for securing freight in the form of a plurality of articles which are stacked on a floor (2) to form a geometric solid, the solid having an upper edge, the apparatus being composed of: a frame which is composed of a roof (6) and support members (4) which support the roof above the floor; an edge protector (40) assembly having at least one edge protector (40) formed to rest against a portion of the upper edge of the geometric solid; a lifting mechanism including at least one cable (46) via which the edge protector assembly (40) is suspended from the roof, the lifting mechanism being operable for vertically displacing the edge protector (40) assembly to lower the at least one edge protector into contact with the upper edge portion; and strap members (102) for directly securing the at least one edge protector (40) to the floor (2).</p> |